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A great base to explore the Lakes. Interesting shops, quaint cafes and good pubs. Hayes garden centre very good. Cinema showing recent releases was a great way to spend a wet evening. Both cinemas have restaurants within the building.
Nice walkable town. Lots to choices of restaurants and pubs. We stopped at the Golden Rule pub during a rain storm. No food served Also enjoyed the walks past the sheep in the rain and nibbled on the wild blackberries.
Such a beautiful town with so much to see. Needed a few weeks rather than a few days. Prices are high, even more so because of school holidays but worth it anyway. Cruising on the lake is a must and you can also take the steam train! Allowing times for walks in town, lovely shops and walking on the fells if you are well prepared and fit. Spectacular drives in the area to Grasmere, Keswick and surrounds but the roads are winding and narrow and some are not for the faint hearted. We had delicious Thai food and also pub meals, all great. Allow plenty of time if you want to visit Hilltop, there is quite a wait in peak periods.
We stayed only 2 nights which is not enough. We spent one day driving to bottom of lake and then over to and up coast. On way back the main road comes thru Hardknott Pass. We took the old road, mainly one lane and steep enough to burn a clutch at times. What a view. What a drive. It is crowded because it is so nice.
We enjoy walking and Ambleside is good for the availability of reliable buses to starting points and different return points. It has a variety of restaurants at different price ranges. Don't miss the Armitt Gallery for Beatrix Potter and for art Kurt Schwitters.
We enjoyed walking around the town on our second night. Unfortunately, our first night we arrived much later than we hoped and could not find any restaurants serving food past 9:00. We ended up getting sandwiches at a grocery which was fortunately still open at 9:15 and ate on a wall along the river. It was pleasant, but not as we had hoped. Our next night we ate at a fabulous little Italian restaurant in town. This is a beautiful area to hike and explore. Two days is not enough time!
“Chris was extremely helpful in planning our day in Ambleside, copying a map and description of a walk he recommended; it turned out to be beautiful. The breakfast was so filling that we did without lunch, instead just getting a mid-afternoon tea and scone.”
“Great location, just a short walk away was the Ambleside pier to catch a boat on the Lake. Close to the town, a short walk to the first bar or restaurant. Although parking is limited, we managed to get parked on their parking space adjoining the property. Property was very clean, well managed, breakfast was lovely We stayed in the themed room Arabian, beautiful room, spacious, very comfotable. Overall a very enjoyable stay.”
“The hotel's location next to the lake was nice. The premises were well presented - fantastic potted plants. Food was excellent.”
“Great location, right on the lake side. Great views and Ambleside only a 5 min walk away from good restaurants and shops.”
“Lovely warm welcome, we stupidly parked at pay park then told parking available, my fault, Lovely small room with great facilities, right where you want to be in lovely Ambleside.”
